Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting permanent opportunity for dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our Acute Frailty Unit at the Broomfield site of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based on Gosfield Ward.
Our dynamic unit comprises a 12-bedded inpatient assessment ward providing up to 72 hours of focused care for frail patients who require timely intervention and close monitoring. Alongside this, we operate a Frailty Ambulatory area, where we work proactively to prevent unnecessary admissions from the Emergency Department and support patients referred directly from the community.
This is a rewarding environment where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to some of our most vulnerable patients, while being part of a supportive and motivated multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details
To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
To assist patients with eating and drinking
Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge
Enable patients to access appropriate toilet facilities, collecting and disposing of body waste
Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results
Removal of male/female indwelling urethral catheters
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the unit to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trusts policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Being able to work as part of a team is essential to the role.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Health Care Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trusts career pathways.
This post requires you to commit to Shift work which will include, weekends, Bank holidays and nights. Our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 20:00. Night shifts start at 19:30 and finish at 7:30. Shift Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.
A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Care assistant will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the unit to provide a seamless service & high-quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The HCA is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse, working within the Trusts policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward. Being able to work as part of a team is essential to the role.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust encourages our Health Care Assistants to continually develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trusts career pathways.
This post requires you to commit to Shift work which will include, weekends, Bank holidays and nights. Our day shifts start at 7:00 and finish at 20:00. Night shifts start at 19:30 and finish at 7:30. Shift Rota are planned 4-8 weeks in advance.
A full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
- Standard computer skills
Desirable
- An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Range of routine work procedures requiring job training
- Knowledge or personal care and related procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care setting
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in a team
- Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Other
Essential
- Keeps up to date with Mandatory Training
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically fit - long period of standing and some lifting
- Ability to work shifts and unsocial hours
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Professional approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent experience
- Standard computer skills
Desirable
- An understanding of working in a healthcare setting
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Range of routine work procedures requiring job training
- Knowledge or personal care and related procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care setting
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in a team
- Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
Other
Essential
- Keeps up to date with Mandatory Training
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically fit - long period of standing and some lifting
- Ability to work shifts and unsocial hours
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Professional approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
